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House roll call 23 · 50th Congress · Jan 26, 1888

To amend H. R. 1406, an act to provide for the sale of certain lands of the new york indians in kansas, by substituting a provision which provides for the sale

On Jan 26, 1888, the House voted 99–151 (HR 1406). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 79–53, Republicans 20–93, Others 0–4, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 73 members voted against their own party.

During the 50th Congress (1887–1888), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
99
No
151
Did not vote
78
Date
Jan 26, 1888

By party

  • Democrats79 yes · 53 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 93 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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